MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Villarreal hired former Barcelona coach Quique Setién to replace Unai Emery on Tuesday.
Emery left Monday to replace Steven Gerrard at Premier League club Aston Villa.
Setién signed a contract until the end of next season. He had not coached since being fired by Barcelona during the 2020-21 season.
The 64-year-old Setién previously coached Real Betis and Las Palmas, among other clubs.
He will take charge of Villarreal beginning with Wednesday’s training session.
Emery said in his farewell that he was at his best with Villarreal, where he stayed for 2 1/2 years. He helped the club win the Europa League title in 2021.
“I have felt at home, but now it is time to continue with other challenges,” Emery said.
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